The average train between Kilmarnock and Preston takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kilmarnock and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Preston. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Preston station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Kilmarnock to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Preston is 235.6 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Preston via Glasgow Central in around 3h 34m.